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Dallas Mavericks poised to build on special foundation

By Jamal Baker NDG Contributing Writer Greatness is never given to those who seek this type of glory in the sport of basketball—the elusive Larry O’Brien trophy is always earned. Whether it is Michael Jordan losing to the Bad Boy Pistons three straig...

A Tribe Called Quest’s Rock Hall Induction: Honoring Hip-Hop’s Native Tongues

By Edwin Freeman& Photos: Edwin Freeman In a momentous celebration of Black excellence and musical innovation, A Tribe Called Quest leads a powerful cohort of Black artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 202...

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Halts Transporting Youths to Juvenile Court

In-person proceedings at the Shelby County Juvenile Court have hit a snag, as the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced it will no longer provide transportation to youth defendants. Shelby County Attorney Allan Wade informed Chief Judicial Officer...

New York Liberty Win First WNBA Championship In Franchise History

By New York Liberty Photos: New York Liberty\YouTube Screenshots Last night, the New York Liberty won the 2024 WNBA Championship after defeating the Minnesota Lynx, 67-62. The New York Liberty are an original franchise of the WNBA and this win...

Whitehaven Tiger football keeping their eye on the playoffs

The expectations for Whitehaven’s football team remain high, despite missing the postseason the last two years. Competing in one of Tennessee’s toughest districts, the Tigers are right where they need to be with two games left in the season. Followin...

BEST IN BLACK AWARDS: Voting Now Open!

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The nomination phase of the 2024 Best in Black Awards has officially closed, and now it’s YOUR turn to decide who takes home the honors! Voting is now open, and The Tri-State Defender invites you to make yo...

Memphis Tigers Defeat North Texas To Become Bowl Eligible

The Memphis Tigers took another step toward their goal of reaching the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship game with a thrilling 52-44 win over North Texas in front of 24,110 fans at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Memphis entered the game...

Former NYCHA Superintendent Convicted Of Bribery And Extortion Offenses

By DOJ News Photos: YouTube Screenshots Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Joy Harris, a former New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”) superintendent, was convicted of bribery a...

Morant’s Return Not Enough as Grizzlies Falls to Heat in Preseason Finale

The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up their preseason with a home game against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. In a welcome sight for Grizzlies fans, both Ja Morant and Marcus Smart returned to the lineup. Morant had played in the preseason opener against t...

FREEDOM AWARD 2024: Scenes from the Red Carpet & Ceremony

The National Civil Rights Museum celebrated its 33rd annual Freedom Award on Thursday night at the Orpheum Theatre, honoring three extraordinary individuals whose lives and work have profoundly impacted the fight for civil and human rights. Civil rig...

Second Annual M.I.A. Foundation Gala Set for October 19 in Memphis

The M.I.A. Foundation is gearing up for its Second Annual Gala, to be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the TTA Event Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The event, themed “Growing Through Grief,” will bring together families and communities impacted...

Council Meets With New MATA Board, Outside Consultant

Memphis Mayor Paul Young formally introduced his appointees to the MATA Board of Directors to members of the Memphis City Council during a Personnel & Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15. With backgrounds in transportation,...

WFGM’s ‘Power of the Purse’ Auction seeks to Empower Women, Families

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis will host its annual “Power of the Purse” auction event on Oct. 22, featuring live entertainment, luxury items, and a chance to support local women and families. The Grand Carousel Pavili...

Groundbreaking Report: NYPD Is Harmful To New York Communities

By Communities United For Police Reform Photos: YouTube Screenshots New York, NY—Tuesday, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) and the CUNY Public Science Project released the We Deserve To Be Safe Report, one of the largest studie...

EVERY VOTE MATTERS: Early Voting is Underway — VOTE TODAY!

Early voting for the upcoming federal, state, and local elections in Tennessee began on Wednesday, October 16, and continue through Thursday, October 31. Voters can visit any early voting location during the designated hours to cast their ballots ahe...